Colcannon Soup: A Cozy, Vegetable-Packed Comfort Dish Recipe
This Colcannon Soup is a warm, comforting dish inspired by traditional Irish flavors. Combining tender potatoes, green cabbage, kale, and leeks in a creamy vegetable broth, it’s a perfect hearty meal for chilly days. The soup is blended smooth, seasoned with nutmeg and topped with fresh green onions for added freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 medium leek, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Liquids & Fats
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk (or plant-based milk)
- 4 tablespoons butter (or vegan substitute)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced leek, sautéing until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir, cooking for another 3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Boil Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil to start tenderizing the potatoes.
- Simmer Greens: Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped cabbage and kale. Let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend Soup: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. For a chunkier texture, leave some potato pieces unblended.
- Season and Heat: Stir in the milk and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Gently heat the soup until warmed through, about 5 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- You can substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter to make this soup vegan-friendly.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth slightly or add more potatoes.
- For added texture, reserve some cooked potatoes before blending and stir them back in.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially the nutmeg, which adds warmth and depth.
Keywords: Colcannon Soup, Irish Soup, Potato Soup, Cabbage Soup, Creamy Vegetable Soup, Comfort Food, Kale Soup
